How to Dial In "Black Sun" by Kadavar - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Black Sun"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Kadavar (2012). Kadavar is the debut studio album by German rock band Kadavar, released on 10 July 2012 by This Charming Man Records/Tee Pee Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Hiwatt DR504 Custom 50, the rig we use for Kadavar's other songs from Kadavar, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Black Sun" Tone
What guitar did Kadavar use on "Black Sun"?
The guitar on "Black Sun" (released 2012) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Black Sun" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 5, Presence 5, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Black Sun" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Black Sun" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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